North Carolina · United States
Where to stay in Greensboro
Greensboro is a city in North Carolina, United States, home to about 299,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- GSO14 km · Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Greensboro
Greensboro (; locally ) is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The Greensboro–High Point metropolitan area has an estimated 801,000 residents, with the metropolitan area also encompassing the overall center of North Carolina.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Greensboro
See
- UNC-Greensboro
- Fisher Park
- Blandwood Mansion and Gardens
- Greensboro Science Center and the new Animal Discovery Zoological Park
- International Civil Rights Center and Museum
- Greensboro History Museum
- South Elm Street
Do
- Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
- Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park
- Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
- Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball at First Horizon Park
- The Barn Dinner Theatre
- Lake Brandt
- Lake Higgins
- Lake Townsend
- Black Diamond Backyard
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Where to stay
Hotels in Greensboro
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| O. Henry Hotel | 1998 | 3.7 km |
| Proximity Hotel | 2007 | 3.3 km |
| Marriott Greensboro Downtown | 0.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Greensboro
Greensboro has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Greensboro: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU, 93 km) and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 113 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Greensboro offers public bus service through the Greensboro Transit Authority, and also provides 30 minute service on all 16 routes Monday through Friday from 5:15AM-6:30PM, and evening service every hour from 7:30PM-11:30PM with 7 buses with two or three combined routes running 'hourly'. On weekends, on Saturday from 6AM-10PM with evening service starting at 7PM until 10PM; however, the same evening service ran during the week and Saturday runs only from 6AM-6PM. College students can ride the HEAT bus system for free by showing a valid college ID.
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GSO · Piedmont Triad International Airport
RDU · Raleigh-Durham International Airport
USA · Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Greensboro
Stay safe
Greensboro is a charming southern city but has its share of crime just like any other large area in the state. Common sense is your best friend; don't ever leave your car unlocked or with valuables visible. Walk in well-lit places at night, especially downtown. The South and East sides of the city are a bit rougher than the rest. Best to drive through if you don't have specific business there. When going to places late night on Gate City Blvd., be aware of your surroundings--this is one of the areas that has seen the most increase in late-night crime. Cops are everywhere and generally helpful but remember they are very serious about what they do.
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Questions
Greensboro: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Greensboro?
Greensboro has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Greensboro?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU, 93 km) and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 113 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Greensboro?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Greensboro
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.